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Power GenerationPower Generation

In SingaporeIn SingaporePresented By 

CHAN Y K Commercial Specialist 

Commercial Service, Singapore

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Background & Overview Background & Overview 

Electricity generation capacity ± 11.5 GW 

Growth in electricity demand ± 4.2% (consumption)

Fuel mix ± gas (70%), oil (30%) for installed capacity 

Total imports around US$2.23 billion

U.S. market share is around 20%

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Singapore at a GlanceSingapore at a Glance� Total land area:

260 sq. miles (680 sq. km)

� Population: 4.48 million4.48 million� Open, English-speaking market 

 ± corruption free, stable, well-run

� 9th largest U.S. export market -$24.7 billion in 2006, $30,00 pc GDP 

� SE Asia regional hub:- 1500 U.S. companies- High-tech manufacturing, R&D- Transportation and distributioncenter 

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Singapore Power LandscapeSingapore Power Landscape1. The Energy Market Authority (EMA)

- regulates the electricity and gas industry and district coolingservices - promotes competition in the electricity and piped gas

industry - maintains the security and reliability of the power system

2. Energy Market Company Pte. Ltd. (EMC)- all electricity is bought and sold through EMC - the exchange for electricity, providing the IT systems, the trading

environment and the governance for the market 

3. Use of Natural Gas- 70% of Singapore¶s electricity demand is generated from natural gas- three main import pipelines serve the natural gas system:

* 150 million standard cubic feet per day from Malaysia

* 325 million standard cubic feet per day from Northeast Indonesia* 350 million standard cubic feet per day from Southwest 

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Generating CompaniesGenerating Companies

In SingaporeIn Singapore ± Senoko Power Ltd.

 ±PowerSeraya Ltd.

 ± Tuas Power Ltd.

 ± SembCorp Cogen Pte. Ltd.

 ± Island Power Company Pte. Ltd.

 ± Keppel Merlimau Cogen Pte. Ltd.

 ± National Environment Agency 

 ± Keppel Seghers

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Retailers In SingaporeRetailers In Singapore

 ± Keppel Electric Pte. Ltd.

 ± SembCorp Power Pte. Ltd.

 ± Tuas Power Supply Pte. Ltd.

 ± Senoko Energy Supply Pte. Ltd.

 ± Seraya Energy Pte. Ltd.

 ± Island Power Supply Pte. Ltd.

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Transmission In SingaporeTransmission In Singapore

 ± SP Power Assets Ltd. ± SP PowerGrid Ltd.

(Both companies handle distribution as well)

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Singapore Electricity Singapore Electricity 

RegulationRegulation

- Electricity Act 2001

- Gas Act 2001

- District Cooling Act 2001

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Regional TrendsRegional Trends

� The Southeast Asian (ASEAN) governments are

collectively attracting private sector participation and investment within the energy sector 

� 11 potential power interconnection projects will beimplemented over the next 10-12 years

� ASEAN nations have established an Asean Power Grid (APG) to provide a common framework for power exchange among interconnecting countries

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Best ProspectsBest Prospects� Singapore plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal 

� Scheduled to operate in 2012 

� Government of Singapore might co-invests

� Estimated cost to build ± US$500 million

� To produce 3 million tons per annum

� Technical specifications will be released in 2007 

� Apart from various power systems such as micro power systems or generator 

sets and power quality equipment, other best prospects are:� Energy service companies to conduct energy audits and improve energy efficiency 

� Boilers, heat exchangers, turbines and related auxiliary equipment 

� Transformers, switchgear and cables required for transmission and distribution

� Power enhancers such as surge suppressors, voltage regulators and isolation

transformers� Power synthesizers including motor generators and uninterruptible power supply 

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Market Entry / Access ± Appoint an agent / representative using Gold Key Service

 ± Participate in trade shows such as PowerGen Asia ± Use Singapore as a gateway to the Asean region

Indonesia: Growth in electricity demand ± 8% Malaysia: Growth in electricity demand ±6%

U.S. market share ± 15% U.S. market share ± 20%

Philippines: Growth in electricity demand ± 9% Thailand: Growth in electricity demand ±5%

U.S. market share ± 15% U.S. market share ± 10%

 

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Q uestions? 

Please contact:

CHAN Y K Commercial Specialist 

U.S. Commercial ServiceEmail: Yiukei.Chan@mail.doc.gov 

URL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore